Marketing Category Manager, Indirect Procurement

Hellofresh; New York (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$0 monthly premium and other flexible.

401k match

Parental leave 16 weeks

PTO + holidays

HelloFresh discounts up to 85%

Health plans with zero premium

Emergency child and adult care

Snacks and monthly lunches

Job summary

HelloFresh in New York is seeking a seasoned Marketing Procurement Manager to lead category strategy and optimize external spend for US and Global Marketing. You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to build effective sourcing plans for Creative, Production, PR, and partnerships.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, complex supplier negotiations, and delivering a pipeline of value creation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in marketing procurement and sourcing.
• BA/BS degree in business, supply chain or related discipline.
• CIPS certification a plus; MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to identify value creation opportunities and build sourcing strategies for Marketing.
• Develop, track and execute a pipeline of initiatives and benefits.
• Direct complex sourcing events and negotiations across marketing categories (Creative, Production, PR, Social Agencies, Partnerships).
• Monitor marketing procurement performance against strategic goals.
• Lead short- and long-term roadmaps to deliver value for external marketing spend.

Skills

Negotiation

Data-driven

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional communication

Education

BA/BS in business or related field

CIPS certification a plus

MBA a plus

Job description

The Manager will be a key leader within our procurement team, developing and leading a category management strategy to optimize external spend for US and Global Marketing.

We are looking for an experienced, high potential, procurement expert to drive internal collaboration, compliance with best practices, and continuous value creation. Your time will be spent…

Collaborating with wide-range of cross-functional leaders to identify value creation opportunities and build effective sourcing strategies for the Marketing category

Developing, tracking and executing a pipeline of initiatives and benefits

Directing complex sourcing events and negotiations across different marketing categories, with a focus on Creative, Production, PR, Social Agencies and Partnerships.

Monitoring marketing procurement performance against assigned strategic goals

You will...

Leverage expertise, market dynamics and business objectives to develop short and long-term roadmap to deliver commercial value for external marketing spend

Partner with cross-functional leaders in building effective sourcing strategies across a marketing categories based on rigorous analysis and involving all relevant stakeholders

Lead complex sourcing events and negotiations across all marketing spend categories

Implement frameworks for the management of strategic supplier and internal relationships

Implement and monitor key performance indicators/scorecards for suppliers, actively engage stakeholders in the process to ensure the relevant indicators are understood and tracked

You are…

Someone with a clear understanding of marketing procurement sourcing best practices

An expert negotiator who has handled multi-million dollar contract negotiations by following/developing a strategic sourcing process

A creative problem solver with a process improvement mindset

Data-driven decision maker who is passionate about bringing that mentality to their work

Detail-oriented – You possess strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work

A self-starter – You are highly motivated and passionate; you're eager to take on new projects without knowing exactly what you will uncover

Proven track record of taking ownership – identifying problems early and driving resolution independently, without waiting to be directed

Agile – You thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments and are willing to get deep into the weeds where needed

A strong communicator who can easily communicate complex solutions cross functionally and to upper management

You have…

4+ years of experience in marketing procurement and sourcing, experience with marketing procurement preferred

BA/BS degree in business, supply chain or related discipline, CIPS certification a plus, MBA a plus

A successful track record of value creation from data-driven insights in sourcing or supply chain

Vast knowledge and interest in strategic sourcing and continuous improvement processes with demonstrated experience in spend analysis, managing sourcing events, and generating value

Strong quantitative and analytical experience (either through education or professional experience)

Professional training in negotiation practices a plus

Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust and credibility with business partners at different levels

You’ll get…

Competitive Salary & 401k company match that vests immediately upon participation

Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy, as well as paid holidays off

$0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans

Amazing discounts, including up to 85% off HelloFresh subscription

Emergency child and adult care services

Snacks & monthly catered lunches

Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

New York Pay Range
$101,000-$124,000 USD